Joe's Chili

My best friend's husband made this up. I only had it once, but I loved it!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  chuck roast, cut in chunks
• 4  tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 cup sugar
• 1  cup beer
• 3  cups water

Directions

1. Put cut-up chuck roast in dutch oven with oil, salt, and pepper. Brown meat.
2. Add everything else. Simmer for 2-3 hours on low. Keep checking it often to stir. (If mixture gets too thick, you may add more water.).